Lead Pastry Chef - Menu Innovation & Fine Desserts

Wet Willie's; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end dining establishment in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef. The role includes overseeing high-quality food production, managing kitchen efficiency, and creating innovative presentations of pastries. Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree, 4 years of experience in fine dining, and a strong background in cake and pastry decoration. Commitment to customer service and kitchen sanitation is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a culinary institute or technical college with a degree/certificate in pastry or baking.
• Minimum of 4 years previous experience as a Pastry Chef, preferably in fine dining.
• Experience in menu development highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for high quality food production and innovative presentation.
• Manage the kitchen/shift efficiently and productively.
• Prepare all bakery items following written recipes.

Skills

Food production

Innovative presentation

Customer service

Menu development

Cake and pastry decoration

Supervisory skills

Education

Culinary institute or technical college degree/certificate in pastry or baking

Job description

A high-end dining establishment in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Pastry Chef. The role includes overseeing high-quality food production, managing kitchen efficiency, and creating innovative presentations of pastries. Ideal candidates will have a culinary degree, 4 years of experience in fine dining, and a strong background in cake and pastry decoration. Commitment to customer service and kitchen sanitation is essential for this role.